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Murray · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1939

310 stories in Murray's papers · page 7 of 16

Soldiers Starving to Death Victims of T.B. Scourge “Forgotten by the Governments” SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 1

A pitiable story of returned soldiers, victims of T.B., living in abject poverty in slum areas was related by members of a deputation which…

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Obituary Mrs. Mary Robertson Roe

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 2

It is with regret that we record the passing of another old identity of this district and a pioneer resident in the person of Mrs. Mary…

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Death of Well-known Horse Breeder

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 2

The death occurred in a private hospital in Sydney on Monday of Mr. Leo Payten, one of the best-known breeders of thoroughbreds in…

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Injuries Prove Fatal Death of Miss Alice Matthews

The Pastoral Times · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 1

As the result of severe head injuries sustained on Sunday afternoon last when a horse she was riding in Davidson street, North Deniliquin, shied and…

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Obituary. Mr Henry B. MACLURE

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 13 May 1939 · page 3

Mr. Henry B. Maclure, aged 82 years a well-known and highly respected resident of Hay, died on Tuesday at Hay. The late Mr Maclure became ill…

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OBITUARY. Mrs. B. W. Browngedge

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 16 May 1939 · page 2

We regret to have to record the death of a well known local business identity in the person of Mrs. Florence S. Browngedge, which occurred…

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Obituary JEFFREY A. KOTZUR

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 10

There passed away at his parents' home (Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Kotzur, "Hope View," Alma Park) on 12th May, their infant son, Jeffrey Arthur…

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Obituary Miss M. Connell

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 23 May 1939 · page 1

The dentil occurred early on Saturday morning last of Miss Margaret Connell, aged 73, sister of Mrs. J. Connors, of the Albion Hotel. Corowa…

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Obituary. Mrs Alice Maul Caulfield

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 24 May 1939 · page 3

The death occurred on Sunday night under very sad circumstances of Mrs Alice Maud Caulfield, wire of Mr J. J. Caulfield, of Tocumwal…

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Obituary Mr. John Taylor

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 2

It is with deep regret that we chronicle the tragically sudden death of Mr. John Taylor, of Bolton Street, Jerilderie, which sad…

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£30 Sent for “Funeral” But Man Was Not Dead Constable’s Story of What an Accused Told Him Auckland (N.z:)

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 5

When the trial of Gordon Robert Mc-Kay aged 43, and James Arthur Talbot, aged 38; of Sidney, on charges of interfering with human remains, arson…

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Late Mr. A. T. CRESWICK. Estate Valued at £190,725

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 26 May 1939 · page 1

Estate valued for probate at £190,725 was left by Mr. Alexander Thomson Cheswick, who died in March. Subject to the payment of a number of…

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OBITUARY Mr. C. C. JACKSON

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 26 May 1939 · page 5

His many friends deeply regretted to hear of the demise of Mr. Charles Calper Jackson, who passed away at his residence, Ivor street, Henty, early…

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Obituary. MR W. A. HEADLAM

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 27 May 1939 · page 3

The death occurred at his residence, at East St. Kilda of Mr W. A. Headlam, who for many years was a well-known and highly respected resident…

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Late Mr. Lyons' Successor to Be Chosen To-day By-election in Wilmot Result Expected to Be Close Launceston

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 27 May 1939 · page 1

Having failed to capture the Griffith (Queensland) seat from the Labor Party at the recent by-election, the Menzies Government…

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Death of Baby Mother's Alleged Confession Doctor's Evidence at Inquest Adelaide

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 30 May 1939 · page 5

At the inquest to-day into death of John William Meyhell, aged 9½ months, at Portrush, Knoxville, Dr. Donald Sumner said that Mrs. Evelyn…

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Obituary

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 31 May 1939 · page 2

The death occurred [?] on Tuesday evening [?] H. Woodroffe, after [?] at the age of [?]…

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Labor Wins Late Mr. Lyons’ Seat Has Majority of 66 Much Cross Voting Deloraine (Tas.)

Border Morning Mail · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 1

Labor to-day won the Wilmot seat in the Federal House of Representatives, which was rendered vacant the death of the late…

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Acquitted on Charge of Murder Death of a Seaman Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 6 June 1939 · page 5

At the Central Criminal Court today a jury acquitted Timothy Ryan, aged 44, laborer, on a charge of having murdered Eric Alfred Karlsson, aged…

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Obituary. Mr Wm. Adams

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 7 June 1939 · page 1

The death occurred recently, at his residence, at Essendon, of Mr William Adams, at the age of 67 years. The late Mr Adams and been…

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